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Welcome to Artist Alley,
Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.
We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.
WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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The Washington County Arts Council hosts
“Water Warp and Weft” the photographs of Donna Newcomer through November 30, 2021.
The exhibit is available in the galleries and virtually. Social distancing and wearing masks are required for all visitors in the gallery.
According to Dr. Newcomer, “The title for this exhibit is ‘Water Warp and Weft.’ My photographs predominantly reflect a water theme. Nature draws us to the water for many different reasons from the ocean to creeks and marshes. Water also weaves many patterns around our planet as well as our daily lives. For me and perhaps many, the “fabric” created by bodies of water brings balance, perspective, and peace in our lives; as well as patterns that support us in the abstract fabric of life. I hope you will enjoy Water Warp and Weft and find a few moments of peace and meditation as you view the exhibit.”
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Congratulations to local artist, Mike Gouker whose drawing of “Frozen Flair” has been chosen to represent the month of January 2022 in the Simon and Schuster day by day calendar from CBS Morning News entitled “Follow the Suns.” Mr Gouker’s drawing had been used on CBS Sunday Morning in 2013. Executive Producer Rand Morrison had narrowed the choices down to 10 for the month of January and finally chose Mr. Gouker’s. Morrison had 9,000 images from which to choose. Again, congratulations.
“Follow the Suns” is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and The Paper Store.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Treasure Sale for 2021– an ONLINE AUCTION
(NOVEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2021)
The Treasure Sale is sponsored by the Singer Society,
volunteers working to raise funds for the Museum of Fine Arts.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive · Hagerstown, MD 21741
For information contact: Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 x 10 or drastelli@wcmfa.org
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Culture and Cocktails: The Bridges of Washington County
The Washington County Historical Society announces its November Culture & Cocktails event to be held at the Miller House on Friday, November 12th at 6:00 PM.
Guest Speaker is Dr. Paula Reed who will lead an architectural exploration and history of the stone bridges of Washington County.
The featured alcoholic drink is, “Water Under the Bridge,”
a watermelon and lemon infused cocktail.
For more information or to purchase in-person or virtual tickets, contact the
Washington County Historical Society
135 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD, 21740.
Phone: 301-797-8782
Email: info@washcohistory.org
Web: www.washcohistory.org
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St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School is proud to present The Yellow Boat, an incredible play based on the life of eight-year-old Benjamin Saar and his ability to overcome emotional and physical distress through art. The beauty that Benjamin created in the face of illness is re-imagined in this production through story-telling, creative movement, and physical theatre. This production is recommended for children ages eight and older, parents, families, and adults.
Sam Little, the Director says, "this show is very special. The style is unlike most productions seen in the Hagerstown area. It is intimate, thought-provoking, ensemble-based, and deeply moving. It examines the power of art and the strength of the human spirit. If you are a fan of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime or Peter and the Starcatcher, The Yellow Boat is for you.”
Starring as Benjamin is Molly Bertone who played Amy March in Goretti High School’s production of Little Women the Musical last spring. The show also features Emma Klinko, Otto Rice, Anna Rohan, Rachel Rohan, Madeline Boothe, Tianna Allison, and Isabelle Becker.
Performance Dates are November 12, 2021 & November 13, 2021, at 7PM
The Blackbox Theatre
at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
7-11 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tickets: $10 General Admission at the door. Cash and Credit/Debit Accepted.
For information contact Sam Little, 240-520-0443, slittle@goretti.org.
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Broadway Babes
Presented by Authentic Community Theatre Inc.
Nov 12, 2021, 7:00 PM
Nov 13, 2021, 7:00 PM
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ACT Black Box Studio
43-45 S. Potomac St
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Visit here for more information.
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Call for Entries
2021 Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition
& Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a call for entries for the Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition (CVA) and the Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition. (CVP) The deadline for entry is Friday, November 19, 2021 – 3:00 p.m.. The Exhibitions will be on view from February 19 to April 24, 2022.
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Washington County Free Library Announces 35th Annual Battle of the Books Competition
This November marks the 35th year that the Washington County Free Library has held its annual Battle of the Books competition. Children in grades 4-6, along with a sponsoring adult, are invited to form teams from across the county to participate in this literary event.
The program has evolved over time, but its goal remains the same: to provide great books to kids and create positive reading experiences that will last a lifetime. The Fletcher Branch Library Children’s Department staff have selected a set of books that we hope will excite kids to read, inspire creativity, and engage in friendly competition.
The library issues the set of twenty books to registered teams of up to eight children in grades 4-6. The same books are used for all teams. Teams must have an adult team manager who is responsible for arranging transportation to and from rounds, turning in team projects, and encouraging their teams. The library does not form the teams; that is up to individual schools or parents. Managers must either be Washington County residents or have a Washington County Free Library card.
Teams have from November until late February to read the books and to complete a book related project. A written round is held on the last Saturday in February. The scores from the submitted projects and the written round score are totaled and the top eight teams advance to a final competition held on the second Saturday in March. The first and third Saturdays are snow dates.
Every child who participates receives a new paperback book and a certificate of participation. Teams that advance to the final round receive medals for their achievement. Teams may register at any library in the Washington County Free Library system during the month of November.
Books chosen for the Battle include Newbery Award and Honor books, Maryland’s Black Eyed Susan Award books, popular fiction, classics, and books that exhibit a unique perspective on the world.
2022 Battle of the Books List
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1. Anne of Green Gables
by L.M. Montgomery
2. Becoming Naomi Leon
by Pam Munoz Ryan
3. The Castle in the Attic
by Elizabeth Winthrop
4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
5. The Egypt Game
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
6. Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
7. The Great Brain
by John D. Fitzgerald
8. Harriet the Spy
by Louise Fitzhugh
9. Hoot
by Carl Hiaasen
10. Justin Morgan Had a Horse
by Marguerite Henry
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11. Kavik the Wolf Dog
by Walt Morey
12. Island of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O’Dell
13. The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
14. Merci Suarez Changes Gears
by Meg Medina
15. Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo
16. The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
17. Schooled
by Gordon Korman
18. Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare
19. The Watsons Go to Birmingham
by Christopher Paul Curtis
20. The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
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Contact:
Jeff Ridgeway
Children’s Department
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD. 21740
pr01@washcolibrary.org
301-739-3250 ext. 250
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"Play On!" Presented by The Potomac Playmakers
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155
(240) 513-6260
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
Presented with permission from Concord Theatricals, the show runs Nov 12-14 and 19-21, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm.
Tickets are $15 and available on our website or at the door. *For this production we will be observing social distancing while seating, so space is limited*
One plucky community theatre is about to produce a show called Murder Most Foul, a new “murder mystery play” with the same title as an Agatha Christie novel but with no relation whatsoever. The director/theatre manager, Gerry, thought producing the play was a good idea since the inexperienced playwright has agreed to let the company perform the show for no charge. Gerry, however, had no idea what disasters awaited him: the show is hilariously amateur, the “murder mystery” plot doesn’t really have a murder, and to top it off the playwright keeps changing the story and script only two days from its premiere! It doesn’t help that the cast is disgruntled, and the playwright accidentally deletes the entire sound effect board. All of the disasters come to fruition in Act III when the company performs the actual show with hilarious mishaps at every turn. Play On! is a hilarious love letter to community theatre.
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The Potomac Playmakers are excited to be partnering with Toys For Tots during the performances of "Play On!" Bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate and receive 1 free concession. | |
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David Bottini: Acrylic Glazed Landscapes
(Hybrid) Classes
Virtual - November 12 / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-person - November 19 / 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual - December 3 / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$120 plus supplies (list provided at registration)
Working from direct observation of landscape to develop an acrylic painting on canvas using a layered, glazing method. Students will work from direct observation, quick sketches and photos, then begin with a basic under-painting, and then building the depth illusion and light effects using layers of glazing (semi-transparent and almost opaque layers of paint).
Call 301/739-5727 to register.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive · Hagerstown, MD 21741
For information contact: Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 x 10 or drastelli@wcmfa.org
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The Hagerstown Community College
Introduction to Theater Class Presents “The Scarlet Letter”
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The Scarlet Letter by Phyllis Nagy – Fall 2021
Adapted from the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Kepler Mainstage on November 19 and 20, 2021 at 8PM
Donations to the Grace Dull Memorial Fund are appreciated.
For information, contact Professor Mike Harsh at 240-500-2253 or mgharsh@hagerstowncc.edu
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Noteworthy Concert Series: Robert Sykes Jazz Quartet
at the
Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch Library
November 20, 2021at 3:00pm
Join the Robert Sykes Jazz Quartet as they thrill us with an afternoon of jazz! This is a free event for all ages. Jazz pianist, Robert Sykes, has been performing and teaching professionally for the past thirty-five years in the Washington, DC area. He is currently a faculty member at Levine School of Music in Washington, DC, and an adjunct faculty member at Shepherd University School of Music. He maintains an active performing schedule as a freelance pianist and has performed at various venues, including The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Lisner Auditorium, The Phillips Collection, The Hirshorn Museum, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Hillwood Museum, The Barns of Wolftrap, and at numerous embassies in the Washington DC area. After moving to Washington County in 2005 with his family, Robert began performing locally at the Washington County Library music series, as well as at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts music series. He is available to perform for private events, special occasions, and jazz festivals, along with his jazz colleagues of many years. Robert would like to thank the Washington County Free Library for their continued support of live music, and for inviting him to perform on their Noteworthy Concert Series. Noteworthy Concerts are sponsored by the Washington County Arts Council, the City of Hagerstown, and Western Maryland Regional Library.
https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/events/noteworthy-concert-series-robert-sykes
Contact EJ Dowling at301-739-3250 ext. 300 or edowling@washcolibrary.org
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Celebrating 40 Years
November 20-21, 2021
It's almost here! The 40th Annual Valley Craft Network Studio Tour is right around the corner, November 20 & 21, 2021. Visit Southern Washington County and Western Frederick County's artists and have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family. Enjoy driving the country roads, displaying the beautiful colors of fall, as you make your way to different craft studios where artists will have their works on display. Shop for quality handmade items that will complete your Holiday gift giving list without waiting for items to be delivered to your home in time.
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR NOV. 20, 2021
ORCHESTRA CONCERT IN SHEPHERDSTOWN
The Friends of Music will present a Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra concert in Shepherdstown, WV, on Saturday, November 20.
The concert will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m.
Entitled "Looking Bach-Wards," it will feature three works: Grieg's Holberg Suite, Bach's Concerto in C minor for violin and oboe, and Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir de Florence."
The featured artists for the Bach Concerto will be violinist Heather Austin-Stone and Oboeist Noelle Drewes.
The Orchestra's music director, Jed Gaylin, will conduct.
Admission to the concert will be free for Friends of Music members. The ticket price for others will be $35 per person. Tickets can be purchased on the Friends' website at www.friendswv.org; or by mail (FOM, PO Box 220, Shepherdstown, WV 25443); or, if space is available, at the church the evening of the performance. Visa and Master Card will be accepted.
Describing the concert program, Gaylin said: "This is an exquisitely rich program of energetic music with great sweep and melting lyricism. Grieg's work references a crisp 18th century feel starting with a brisk gallop. It ends with a folksy romp featuring fiddling by solo violin and viola. Interwoven are movements with great melody. Bach's Concerto for Violin and Oboe accentuates the rich, deep color palate of these two instruments. The lines intertwine in something akin to a shimmering vocal duet. The middle movement is especially powerful in its beauty. Tchaikovsky's memento from his time in Florence captures both the fiery virtuosity of Italian string instruments, as well as the cantabile of the country where opera was born."
The Friends of Music is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence. The Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra was established by the Friends in 2007 and held its first concert in the fall of 2008. Gaylin has been music director since 2012. He also serves as the music director of Baltimore's Hopkins Symphony Orchestra and the Bay Atlantic Symphony in New Jersey, and he is the Principal Guest Conductor of the Cape May Music Festival.
This season's Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra concerts are once again being presented with generous financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
Full information about the Friends, the Orchestra, and the concert season is available at www.friendswv.org.
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Call for Films:
Maryland International Film Festival - Hagerstown
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
Elf the Musical
Saturday, December 4, 2021 • 7:00pm
Sunday, December 5, 2021 • 3:00pm
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Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner self. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Family Holiday Workshop
Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM !
Celebrate the holiday season at The Maryland Theatre!
Join a festive family event including holiday snacks, seasonal drinks, a craft-making workshop, prizes & giveaways, a chance to meet cast members of Authentic Community Theatre's performance of Elf, and an appearance by Santa Claus (cash bar available for beer and wine)!
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Eric Byrd Trio Performs A Charlie Brown Christmas Live!
In the Maryland Theatre Ballroom
December 11, 2021, at 4:00 PM
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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The WMCB Company & The City Ballet School present
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, December 12 at 3:00 PM
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts presents
The 2021 Holiday Spectacular
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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Join the Barbara Ingram Students as they present their Eleventh-annual
Holiday Spectacular!
This special production will feature the diverse talents of the entire student body. Colorful costumes and seasonal sets complement a montage of songs, dances, stories, and visual images that warm the hearts and inspire everyone to remember what the holiday season is truly about. This is an event that the whole family will enjoy and share.
For tickets call the Maryland Theatre box office (301) 790-3500.
For more information visit the Barbara Ingram School website at:
http://wcpsmd.com/schools/high-schools/barbara-ingram-school-arts
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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MSO presents Home For the Holidays
at the Maryland Theatre
December 18. 2021 at 7:00 PM & December 19, 2021, at 3:00 PM
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Christmas In Killarney
at The Maryland Theatre
December 20, 2021, at 7:00 PM
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Middletown Valley Bank
& Krumpe's Donut Drop 2022
December 31, 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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New Year's Eve at The Maryland Theatre
presented by WIYNN
December 31, 2021, at 7:00 PM
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Authentic Community Theatre presents Matilda Jr.
Friday, January 7, 2022 • 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 8, 2022 • 7:00 pm
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Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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When visiting the Washington County Arts Council Gallery,
masks are once again required to be worn over the mouth and nose
by visitors and staff, regardless of vaccination status.
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Please designate the
Washington County Arts Council
as your charitable organization!
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The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development. | |
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The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of
County Arts Agencies of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts
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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! | |
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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
at least one of the following methods: signing our guest book,
becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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